As a high school student, Ms. Connor Cassity went through a difficult period of her life that caused her to go through many changes. This included moving schools and homes for personal reasons.
After...
As someone who describes herself as a quiet individual, her face tells a different story.
Shannon Neely is a senior at OHS who spends a lot of time working on her intricate designs — on her face.
“To...
“She is one of the most determined, diligent, and gritty workers of all time,” said history teacher Mr. Dan Richter.
“She’s always there for anyone who needs her,” said her friend, Alex Boehlje...
Long ago, on one Halloween night, a tiny, towheaded, four year old set out on her quest for candy, very professionally dressed as a doctor. Although it may have been unknown to others, little Marissa Talley...
Ella Strickland (12) has been a starter on the OHS softball team since she made varsity as a freshman.
“We asked so much of her coming in as a freshman. She played right field for us and came...
Long before she stood in front of eager high school students as a teacher of literature and language, Mrs. Ashley Ward was severely bullied.
Once perceived as a shy and introverted person, Mrs. Ward...
Almost every year, NHS members put together a Trick-or-Treat Tuesday event for children around the community. This year, the plan was to have a drive-thru for kids. The cars would pull up to several stations...
Oakville teachers are excited to be back at school in-person after using the first nine weeks of school to make the virtual classroom as creative as possible.
With both staff and students adjusting...
While spending most of her time at home during this worldwide pandemic, Lily Singer (12) recently received some extraordinary news. On April 27, Singer learned that she and her group won first place in...
Despite social distancing restrictions, the OHS band program was able to get together to raise spirits in the OHS community. Band students and directors all submitted videos online playing the fight song...
The new coronavirus pandemic has caused schools to shift to online learning, cancel events, and postpone others. Many college students studying abroad were forced to come home, including one OHS alumnus.
Katie...
For the first time in nine years, an OHS student has scored a 36 on the ACT.
Hannah Franke (11) managed to get a perfect score on her ACT during the Dec. 14 test. This perfect score took some...